The heads of the three leading credit reporting companies heard bipartisan criticism as Waters, the veteran Los Angeles Democrat, launched her first major legislative initiative as Read more . . .
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
The cyber attack at Equifax that compromised data for nearly half of all Americans was the result of rapid growth that boosted company’s share price but left the the consumer credit bureau’s IT systems dangerously exposed to hackers. The massive data breach, which took advantage of known security vulnerabilities, “was entirely preventable,” according to a US House of Representatives Read more . . .
Thursday, February 7, 2019
The nuance in credit scores comes from the elements beyond simply paying what you owe on time, although there is less transparency with these other factors influencing your score. The second-largest part of your score’s makeup belongs to how much you owe.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
A background check isn’t just about criminal records anymore. There are many things that someone could be searching for, from your credit rating to whether you’ve ever been pursued by a debt collector.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Even the big banks are suing Equifax for identity theft-related costs.
Friday, January 25, 2019
More than 24 million financial and banking documents related to mortgages and other consumer loans were leaked online due to a server security lapse.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Big data expands far beyond credit, housing, and employment reporting.
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Monday, January 7, 2019
Settlement with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cites failures with preauthorized electronic fund transfers, reopening closed accounts
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